news|Justice party announces candidates

At a special caucus of the United Party of Justice on November 22, a slate of candidates was elected to run on the Party ticket in the upcoming municipal elections. “It is our pleasure to congratulate all of our candidates slated for public office in the next election,” said James Lurquin, Chairman of the United Party of Justice. “The candidates will bring stability and fresh ideas to the Village Board. The United Party selected incumbent Trustee and acting Village President Richard Sparr for Village President; incumbent Michael J. Maruszak for Trustee; recently appointed incumbent Kinga E. Bartoszek for Trustee; and Timothy E. Drea for Trustee. “I am pleased and honored to be considered as the United Party candidate for Village President,” said Richard Sparr, Acting President of the Village of Justice. “For the past twelve years, I have served our community in a constant and progressive manner for the betterment of our residents. I am confident that I will provide strong leadership and sound fiscal management with all village operations.” Michael Maruszak currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Southwest Cook County Children’s Advocacy Center, and was instrumental in locating the new Children’s Advocacy Center in the Village of Justice. He serves as Chairman of the Finance and Insurance Committees for the village and has served as the Chairman of the Building and Zoning Committee. He has worked with other members of the Board, department heads and service providers to reduce overall village expenses. He also serves on the Steering Committee for Improving Transit in the Village of Justice. “I hope to see additional Pace bus services within the Village as well as accessing areas where currently there are no services provided,” said Trustee Maruszak. “A Community is dependent upon the support and commitment of its residents,” said Kinga Bartoszek, an active member of the Zoning & Planning Commission for the past three years. “I firmly believe that working together to serve our residents will result in a community that continues to prosper. As a young woman who has made Justice her home, I have every interest in creating a strong and vibrant community.” “Kinga has been an outstanding member of the Zoning & Planning Board,” added Mr. Lurquin. “Her personal experiences in her current career bring many attributes to the Village Board and her recent appointment as Trustee will allow her to provide that experience and good judgment to the benefit of all of the residents of the village.” Timothy Drea is a resident of the Asbury Woods subdivision who brings a wealth of resources to the village through his contacts in Springfield while serving on the Executive Committee staff for Senate President Emil Jones. “Tim is a fresh face and will be a valued addition to the Board in the areas of economic development and family issues for the Village of Justice,” said Lurquin. “He not only has worked with the State Legislature but also works with the U.S. Congress in these matters. Tim will be invaluable in bringing additional outside resources to the Village of Justice.”